These resources have been added to our ever-growing print reference collection!

Margolin, Judith B. and Lubin, Gail T., Ed. The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposals II. This resource provides examples of actual proposals that were considered exemplary by funders. The volume provides excellent resources for grant-seekers and features diverse proposals in many fields and from several organizations. All of the proposals featured won grant support. (Call # HV 41 .9 .U5 F673 2005)

Geever, Jane C. The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing. This is an invaluable resource for grant-seekers. It provides instructions on how to write winning grant proposals by incorporating pre-planning tips, a how-to guide for proposal writing, an explanation of all of the components of winning proposals, and guidance from actual grantmakers. (Call # HG 177 .5 .U6 G44 2004)

Whitson, Kathleen Krebbs. Bill Jason Priest: Community College Pioneer. Published by the University of North Texas Press, this book is a biography of a local hero: Bill Jason Priest. It tells the story of the community college boom of the 1960s and how the Dallas County Community College District led the way to affordable education that was close to home, making education more accessible and more diverse. (Call # LA 2317 .P74 W45 2004 c.3)

There are links to several sites that will help you avoid mistakes on your papers and help you get a better grade in the class.

The information covered includes:

Term Paper Assistance for Criminal Justice Students

APA Reference Format

APA Reference Format for Videos

APA Reference Format for Online Resources

Blue Book Legal Citation Format

A Guide to Punctuation

Structure of the Texas Courts

If you still have questions, contact the library or stop by. We'd be happy to help you find more information on citing resources correctly or find resources to help you evaluate the films you're watching for his class.

Friday, May 11, 2007

The library will be hosting several workshops in the month of May for general Library Instruction, APA Citation and Critical Thinking. Brush up on your research skills by coming to room 201D at the following times:

Library Instruction:Monday, May 14, from 12-1 pmTuesday, May 15, from 7-8 pm

APA CitationWednesday, May 16, from 12-1 pmThursday, May 17, from 7-8 pm

Critical ThinkingTuesday, May 15, from 12-1 pmWednesday, May 16, from 7-8 pm

All workshops will take place in room 201D and space is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, so reserve your spot in the library today!

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